David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.

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Wacky Wednesday Sale at the Symphony

Tired from running around on Black Friday? Cyber Monday was just too confusing to buy gifts? Well the San Antonio Symphony has the solution – Wacky Wednesdays!

Need some extra ideas for finding that perfect gift for that special someone in your life? Well, For the next few weeks, the San Antonio Symphony will offer WACKY promotions on selected Wednesdays.

TODAY’S WACKY WEDNESDAYS OFFER–SIT IN THE MAJESTIC SUITES @ 50% OFF!
Did you ever wonder how you can sit in those box seats hanging on the wall of the theatre or the Starlight Suites in the very front of the mezzanine level at concerts? Did you know with the purchase of the Starlight Suites you have your own lounge where you can purchase drinks and also utilize your very own private restrooms that are made available only to Suite holders with little to no wait in lines?

Well, now is your chance! Purchase Starlight Suites for any remaining 2011-2012 Classics, Pops and even the final The Nutcracker performances this weekend at a special 50% off regular adult ticket prices. Offer will expire at close of business day on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 5pm.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH
The Christmas portion of Messiah will be performed in three different locations.
December 2, 2011, 7:30 pm, University United Methodist Church
December 3, 2011, 7:30 pm, Trinity Baptist Church
December 4 2011, 7:30 pm, Coker United Methodist Church

SPECIAL CONCERT TO AID THE FOOD BANK
Monday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Coker United Methodist Church
The members of the San Antonio Symphony are offering a varied program that will include Handel’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1; Beethoven’s Octet in E flat for Winds; Allain’s “A Christmas Carol” with narrator, Deirdre Saravia from Texas Public Radio; and, the Brass section will be playing a selection of Holiday favorites to conclude the concert.

The purpose of the concert will be to help the Food Bank restock its shelves at a time of year when their stocks become most depleted due to the proximity of the two biggest Holidays of the year. This will be accomplished through the donation of non-perishable items as well as free will offerings made by our audience. 100% of the collection, food and money, will be given to the Food Bank.